Left Cosgrove behind and got to Stoke Bruene, here we teamed up with Karen and Dave and went up the first few locks, stopping just before the top two.
Wednesday 2nd
Early start, last two locks, just in time as they were closing the top one for who knows how long for!
Open Reach taking down a cable that was above the lock.
Then of course the Blisworth tunnel, mooring about a mile the other side.
Thursday 3rd
Went up to Gayton Junction, filled water tank, emptied loo, rubbish etc... Then a short spurt to the other side of the turn around bridge. Here we stopped until Monday morning. We were visiting friends from Blisworth marina. Karen and Dave had to do an emergency drive home to Portsmouth Friday to Sunday. KK came to lunch Sunday with the essential wine delivery!
Monday 7th
Left in drizzle, aiming for the Buckby flight but when we stopped for water didn't go any further! Damp and cold.
Emily was 6 today! How the years fly by...... We had a Skype call early in the morning before they left for the zoo. She really is quite a character!
Tuesday 8th
And so the heavy locks of the Buckby flight! Moored before the last one and stayed overnight to get through Braunston tunnel early. We bought two planters to go on the roof! For those of you that don't already know Geoff was adamant that nothing was ever going on the roof.... One has herbs, the other peligoniums. A carefully coiled coloured rope is underneath them though!!
Wednesday 9th
The Braunston tunnel and locks. A great run through. Not too busy after the bottom lock. Moored out in the countryside for overnight. At this point Karen and Dave decided they wanted to stay put and we wanted to go ahead.
Thursday 10th
An early start as it was going to be a fairly long day. Headed off before 8 am, Geoff steering, the dogs and I walking. Stopped for breakfast, then on to Hillmorton. Lock keepers milling about so easy peasy!
Filling the water was not however. The pressure was so low, an hour later and we gave up. Onwards to Rugby and a few things from Tesco. Arriving at Brinklow about 4.30 pm. Time for tea and a biscuit!
Wednesday16th
We left Brinklow about 8am Monday 14th and have made our way almost to Atherstone. Passing through Nuneaton. Not so nice, but that happens in towns, rubbish in the canal and possible bored youths around looking for fun!
Once we had moored up and had lunch, walked up onto the village of Hartshill. Bought some milk, stopped at a pub for a pint, then back here.
Easter weekend we intend to stay somewhere around Atherstone. Karen may visit us one day, a little trip out! Corinne is coming Sunday to Monday. A heavier social life now than we have ever had! Also meeting up with other friends soon after, as they live in this area. They passed us on their 'new' boat at Brinklow, on their way to Alvcote marina. Busy, busy!
All the dogs are doing fine, we think they like the lifestyle, but who knows really?!
It's lovely seeing the ducklings about now and the lambs of course. The countryside is breaking out of winter into summer quickly now. All fresh, bright and colourful.
Wishing you all a Happy Easter weekend, let's cross our fingers for the weather to hold....!
Julie, Geoff, Darley, Muppet and Archie 
Now the roof is starting to look really lovely. Fresh herbs nothing better. Sounds as thought the start of your new life has been all you hoped for. See you before to long. Love chris and Cats. X
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